Sleeping man dies after being thrown from Toyota Prado 4WD in Marble Bar

A SLEEPING back seat passenger died after he was thrown from a car during a rollover in the Pilbara overnight.

South Hedland and Major Crash officers are investigating the fatal crash on Marble Bar Road in Marble Bar on Friday night around 9.25pm.

Police say a 40-year-old South Hedland woman was driving a white 2007 Toyota Prado towards Port Hedland when she lost control of the vehicle, causing it to roll over.

A 45-year-old South Hedland man, who was asleep in the rear passenger seat, was thrown from the vehicle and suffered critical injuries. He was rushed by ambulance to Hedland Health Campus but died a short time later.

The driver received serious injuries and was also taken to Hedland Health Campus.

The crash brings the number of lives lost on WA roads so far this year to 116, including 71 in regional WA and 45 in the metropolitan area.

This compares to 103 deaths around the same time last year.

Major Crash investigators want to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash or the Prado driving beforehand. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers on 18000 333 000 or make an online report at www.crimestopperswa.com.au